by Jennifer Silvis | Nov 16, 2012 | News
The gleaming copper and glass of the Paul S. Russell, MD, Museum of Medical History and Innovation presents a welcoming new face of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) to Boston.Until the Russell Museum opened to the public on April 17, the numerous buildings on...
by Kristin D. Zeit | Nov 16, 2012 | News
It was interesting to sit in the audience on the last day of the HEALTHCARE DESIGN Conference, listening to futurist Joe Flower prognosticate about healthcare, just hours before President Obama would win re-election. As closing keynote, Flower offered his predictions,...
by HCD Guest Author | Nov 16, 2012 | News
A HEALTHCARE DESIGN Conference panel made up of Scott Morton, vice president of project development for The Boldt Co.; Scott Lindvall, vice president and principal with HGA Architects and Engineers; Gary A. Kusnierz, vice president of performance excellence at...
by Jennifer Silvis | Nov 15, 2012 | News
In the context of healthcare environments, there is a compelling body of literature on the use of “restorative” visual images that can reduce stress, anxiety, and pain perception. While various theories are in place, evidence has not extended to the...
by HCD Guest Author | Nov 15, 2012 | News
Advancing technology, electronic medical records, and changing healthcare delivery systems are all impacting the design of healthcare spaces.It's important for planners and designers to consider the operational processes and workflows associated with these...
by Jennifer Silvis | Nov 15, 2012 | News
Staffers in healthcare facilities are more collaborative than ever, and laptops, tablets, and other mobile devices make that process easier and more effective. For our 2012 student competition, Nurture by Steelcase, HEALTHCARE DESIGN magazine, and The Center for...
by Jennifer Silvis | Nov 14, 2012 | News
Thanks to the large demands for electrical and heating loads in hospitals, combined heat and power (CHP), also known as cogeneration, has emerged as an attractive option for facilities looking to cut energy costs and go green. And Geisinger Health System,...
by HCD Guest Author | Nov 14, 2012 | News
As my colleagues and I have stated in these blogs on designing for HCAHPS, there are three important factors related to the holistic patient experience. With the utilization of HCAHPS as a primary criteria for hospital organizational reimbursement, the patient...
by Jennifer Silvis | Nov 14, 2012 | News
Not every patient who comes to the hospital needs to be admitted, but it can take time for a physician to decide whether they do or don’t. And so, many patients are put on observation status and kept in the hospital (generally up to 23 hours) either in an...
by HCD Guest Author | Nov 13, 2012 | News
After making the case for social media and highlighting some effective social media initiatives at different hospitals, this next blog installment explains why social media is becoming an essential medium for healthcare institutions.Why have more than 1,200...
